What You'll Do
Eat your way around Taipei with a like-minded Local Host. Explore traditional markets where locals buy fresh ingredients and tasty snacks like indulgent rice cakes with peanuts and thousand layer scallion bread. Stop by hole-in-the-wall eateries where your dish is flash-cooked in front of your eyes.
Visit unique eateries and queue up with the locals who are waiting for their favourite dish. Your Local Host will take you to the best spots to sample some of Taipei’s classic dishes like stinky tofu and gua bao.
With your Local Host, you'll make your way through packed markets and learn about the city's cuisine culture - your Local Host can give you a few recipes too. Taipei’s food in an exciting combination of influences from various Chinese and Japanese communities, and you’ll soon discover how this makes the dishes here so delicious and unique! You'll also be able to get hints, tips and tricks from your Local Host on how to spend the rest of your time in Taipei like a local.
What To Expect
* Join a Local Host and explore Taipei’s cuisine, tasting the highlights along the way
* Your Local Host will navigate through streets and traditional markets that are off the beaten path
* Taste 6-8 samples of gourmet snacks, classic street foods and plates from local eateries
* In bustling markets, discover the ingredients that are staples of Taipei’s cuisine and taste some local produce
* Stop by the eateries recommended by your Local Host to eat like the locals do
* Get tips and tricks for the best night markets to visit and other eateries and dishes to try during your stay